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Alien Spoons

Contact name: Alan
105
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almost 10 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

With around 30 years experience of training people and working in conservation with trees and green wood work, you will be sure to learn more than just the basics of spoon carving and whittling. Having learnt the professional and safe carving techniques from some of the best out there, I will pass on these skills so that you can also carve safely and with confidence at home, or improve on your technique.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Alien spoon carving
1 day
Next date: 21st Feb 2026
4 places left
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Alien Spoons - Two day spoon carving workshop
2 days
Next date: 6th Dec 2025
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Children's whittling & wood carving classes
1½ hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2025
2 places left
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VIP 1-2-1 spoon carving day.
1 day
Next date: 6th Dec 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
24 Nov 25'

Julie C reviewed: Children's whittling & wood carving classes

"Nico (aged 11) really enjoyed this course - he has come home enthused by the techniques he learned and the possibilities of whittling! Alan is an excellent tutor and I would recommend this course to anybody looking to pick up the basics and the principles of safe carving/whittling. "

28 Oct 25'

Leo reviewed: Alien spoon carving

"I had a lovely day learning how to carve a spoon from scratch. Alan and Sim are great hosts, and I can't wait to do further courses."

14 Oct 25'

Jennifer reviewed: Children's whittling & wood carving classes

"Our 6-year-old loved this class! Alan was wonderful at adjusting the class to meet our son's ability and interest. He came home so proud of himself with the butter knife he'd made (along with some other neat things) and asking to go back for another class. Highly recommend!"

26 May 25'

Liz reviewed: Children's whittling & wood carving classes

"We had a marvellous time at a private whittling course with Alan. He is so kind and knowledgeable. Our grandsons (aged 7 and 9) absolutely loved it. Great value. We were all delighted with our butter spreaders and felt we’d acquired excellent basic skills. "